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The greater a habitat’s biodiversity, the greater will be that
habitat’s -
A
sustainability over time with varying conditions.
B
consumption of energy in the form of sunlight.
C
temperature ranges across the seasons.
D
distance to the nearest water source.
Over time, a shallow pond fills with plants, such as duckweed
and cattails. These plants -
A
will die off quickly in the shallow water.
B
support ecological succession from pond to marshland.
C
will grow into larger trees as they mature.
D
eventually will dry out and create a fire hazard.
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Why does biodiversity contribute to a habitat’s sustainability?
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A
The more plants and animals in a habitat, the greater the
biomass, which is how habitats store energy.
B
The greater the number of species, the more competition
there is for food between predators, which sustains their
populations.
C
Changing conditions that harm one species leave other
species to survive and perhaps even thrive.
D
Landforms change shape less frequently when there is a
greater number of species using the land.
A habitat that receives little or no precipitation will most
likely be suitable for organisms that -
A
hibernate for long periods of time.
B
are covered in thick fur to keep warm.
C
spend most of the day in the sunlight.
D
store large quantities of water internally.
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Which of the following most likely supports the most
sustainable ecosystem?
A
The habitat with the greater number of green plants
B
The habitat with the greatest variety of living things
C
The habitat with the warmest average temperature
D
The habitat with the greatest number of consumers
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